England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is on the negotiating table, with Real Madrid showing intense interest. Talks are also underway with Liverpool and it remains to be seen what the final decision will be.
Liverpool have a list of players who can compete regularly with Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley in case of an eventuality, and their eyes are also on Premier League side Chelsea.
According to Team Talk, the Reds have increased their interest in French defender Malo Gusto and are exploring the possibility of acquiring him. The reason for this is pointed to the change of agent from Castanio Agency to Wasserman.
The 21-year-old defender, who has played a number of regular games for the London-based club, is primarily a right-back or wing-back and can also play on the left. He is abundantly athletic and is up and down the field until the end of the game, actively participating in the attack.
In Liverpool terms, his style of play is closer to that of Conor Bradley, who also penetrates into the penalty area than Trent Alexander-Arnold, and he continues to make his presence felt in both attack and defence, and is capable of competing for a starting berth at Anfield.
However, it is unlikely that Chelsea would sell their forces to a rival club on the cheap. He also has five years left on his contract and could demand a huge transfer fee.
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